Nikon Digital Camera CoolPix L810 - Manual

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viii In troducti on For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. WARNINGS Turn off in...

ix In troducti on Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts o...

xi In troducti on Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched b...

xii In troducti on 3D Images Do not continuously view 3D images recorded with this device for extended periods, whether on a television, monitor, or other display. In the case of children whose visual systems are still maturing, consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist prior to use and follow their...

xiii In troducti on Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are design...

xiv In troducti on Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you...

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xvi In troducti on Table of Contents Introduction ................................................... ii Read This First ....................................................... ii Confirming the Package Contents ................. iiAbout This Manual .....................................................

xvii In troducti on Changing the Image Size (Image Mode).... 62 Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) ......................................................................... 62 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously .................................................. 64Focusing ...........

xviii In troducti on The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ................................. E 29 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ............ E 29 Continuous Shooting ................................. E 32 ISO Sensitivity .................................................. E 33 Color Options ............

1 Parts of the Came ra Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body ....................................................2 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ............................................

2 Parts of the Came ra Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 15 13 14 7 6 5 8 4 3 2 1 91011 12 1 Zoom control ........................................................ 24 f : wide ............................................................. 24 g : tele ....................................................

4 Parts of the Came ra Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach them at two places. B Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you take a picture. • At times when you will not be taking pictures such as when the pow...

5 Parts of the Came ra Raising and Lowering the Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • Using the Flash (Flash Modes) ➝ A 51 • Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use.

6 Parts of the Came ra The Monitor • The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few ...

8 Parts of the Came ra Playback Mode 1 m 0 s 1 m 0 s 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 1 m 0 s 1 m 0 s 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 . J P G 9 9 9 9 . J P G 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 2 : 0 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 2 : 0 0 15 17 16 7 8 10 b a 1 2 3 4 12 14 9 6 11 13 5 1...

9 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries .................................................................................. 10Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card ...........................................................

10 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 In...

11 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Applicable Batteries • Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries included) • Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries • Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries * EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used. B Removin...

12 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k B Notes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Batteries When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L810, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73 ( A 89, E 70). C Alkaline Batteries Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on...

13 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the display turn off. • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camer...

14 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Removing the Memory Card • Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.Gently push the memory card into the camera ( 1 ) to partially eject the card, and the...

15 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower...

16 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • W...

18 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k 8 Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then press the A button. • The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed. 9 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the k button. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pi...

19 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language ( E 60) and Time zone and date ( E 47) settings in the z setup menu ( A 88). • You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting the z...

20 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. • Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash ( A 5). 2 Press the A button. • The...

21 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k 4 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Indicator Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed. • C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images...

22 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Turning the Camera On and Off • Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the came...

23 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, and microphone. 2 Frame the picture. • When the camera determines the scene mode, the shooting mode i...

24 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. • To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom control to g (telephoto). • To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom control to f (wide-angle). When you turn the camera on, the zoom...

25 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control or the side zoom control toward g triggers digital zoom. Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the maximum magnificatio...

26 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway ( A 27). • When a face is detected:The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green. • When a face is not detected:The ca...

27 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed h...

28 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k B Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing b...

29 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Step 4 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Display the previous image: H or J • ...

30 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. • When you play back images in which the face of a person ( A 65) or pet ( A 42) was detected at the time of shooting, depending on...

31 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Step 5 Delete Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • Current image : Only the current image is deleted. • Erase sel...

32 The Basic s of Shootin g and Playbac k Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y . • To undo the selection, press I to remove y . • Rotate the zoom control ( A 2) to g ( i ) to switch back to full-f...

33 Sh ooting Feat ur es Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture. G (Easy A...

34 Sh ooting Feat ur es Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject: • e Portrait ( A 36) • f Lands...

35 Sh ooting Feat ur es Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from th...

36 Sh ooting Feat ur es Changing Scene Mode Settings • Depending on the scene, the multi selector H ( X ), I ( p ), J ( n ), and K ( o ) can be used to set the corresponding features. ➝ “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 50), “Default Settings” ( A 60) • Features that can be set...

43 Sh ooting Feat ur es s 3D photography Use this mode for taking 3D images viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image.Images taken in this mode are saved at an image size of n (1920 × 1080). • After ...

44 Sh ooting Feat ur es Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces. 1 Frame the pic...

45 Sh ooting Feat ur es Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings • Features that can be set using the multi selector ( A 50) ➝ Flash mode ( A 51), self-timer ( A 55), and exposure compensation ( A 59) • Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu ( A...

46 Sh ooting Feat ur es Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu When using F smart portrait mode, the following settings can be changed. Enter smart portrait mode ( A 44) M d button M F tab Option Description A Image mode Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used...

47 Sh ooting Feat ur es Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. • Portrait ( A 36) or Night portrait ( A 37) in G (easy auto) mode • Portra...

49 Sh ooting Feat ur es Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu When using A (auto) mode, the following settings can be changed. Enter A (auto) mode ( A 48) M d button M A tab Option Description A Image mode Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving im...

50 Sh ooting Feat ur es Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H , I , J , and K can be used to set the following features. Available Features The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. • See “Default Settings” ( A 60) fo...

51 Sh ooting Feat ur es Using the Flash (Flash Modes) In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take pictures with flash by raising the flash. You can set the flash mode. 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button. • The flash pops up. • When the flash is lowered, flash mode is fixed at W (...

52 Sh ooting Feat ur es 3 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired mode and press the k button. • Available Flash Modes ➝ A 53 • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. • When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for...

53 Sh ooting Feat ur es Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash ( A 54). W Off The flash will not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark s...

54 Sh ooting Feat ur es C The Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mode. ➝ “Available Features” ( A 50) ➝ “Default Settings” ( A 60) • Some settings cannot be used with other functions ( A 64). • The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory eve...

55 Sh ooting Feat ur es Using the Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when...

57 Sh ooting Feat ur es Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I ( p macro mode). 2 Press the multi se...

58 Sh ooting Feat ur es B Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Autofocus When shooting still images in macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock th...

59 Sh ooting Feat ur es Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K ( o exposure compensation). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value. • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensat...

60 Sh ooting Feat ur es Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash 1 ( A 51) Self-timer ( A 55) Macro ( A 57) Exposure compensation ( A 59) G (easy auto) ( A 34) U 2 Off Off 3 0.0 F (smart portrait) ( A 44) U 4 Off 5 Off 6 0.0 A (auto) ( A 48) U Off Off 0.0 S...

62 Sh ooting Feat ur es Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the cap...

63 Sh ooting Feat ur es C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on the compos...

64 Sh ooting Feat ur es Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Option Descriptions Flash mode Continuous ( A 49) When Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof ( A 46) Wh...

65 Sh ooting Feat ur es Focusing Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are di...

66 Sh ooting Feat ur es Focus Lock When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode. 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame. 2 Pr...

67 Playback Fe atures Playback Features This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images. Playback Zoom .................................................... 68Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display................ 69Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ... ...

69 Playback Fe atures Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Rotating the zoom control to f ( h ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 29) displays images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. • You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want. • You can change the num...

70 Playback Fe atures Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the d button ( A 3) to display the menu. 1 Images are edited and saved as separate files. Certai...

71 Playback Fe atures Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the...

73 Playback Fe atures Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows • Windows 7...

74 Playback Fe atures Mac OS • Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. 1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, doub...

75 Playback Fe atures 4 Download the software. • When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download . • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes . • Mac OS: C...

76 Playback Fe atures Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection : Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the sup...

77 Playback Fe atures 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ). • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be...

78 Playback Fe atures Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows : Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop. • Mac OS : Click the ViewN...

79 Recording and Pla yin g Bac k Movi es Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. Recording Movies ................................................ 80 Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu) .............. 83 Playing Back M...

80 Recording and Pla yin g Bac k Movi es Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. 1 Display the shooting screen. • The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720) ( A 8...

81 Recording and Pla yin g Bac k Movi es 4 Press the b ( e movie-record) button again to end recording. B Notes About Saving Data After taking pictures or recording a movie, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open ...

82 Recording and Pla yin g Bac k Movi es C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length may vary depending on the make of the memory card, even among memory cards of the same capacity.* The maximum size for a single movie is 4 GB, and the maximum movie...

83 Recording and Pla yin g Bac k Movi es Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu) The following settings can be changed. Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M k button Option Description A Movie options The following movie types are available: n HD 720p (1280×720) and m VGA (640×480) . ...

84 Recording and Pla yin g Bac k Movi es Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon ( A 83). Press the k button to play back movies. Deleting Movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode ( A 29) or t...

85 Recording and Pla yin g Bac k Movi es Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to select a control. The operations described below are available. Adjusting Volume Rotate the zoom control to g or f ( A 2) during ...

87 G eneral C amera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section ( E 46). S e t u p We l c o m e s c r e e n T i m e z o n e a n d d a t eM o...

88 G eneral C amera Setup General Camera Setup The Setup Menu The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Press the d button M z (setup) tab M k button Option Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the c...

E 1 E Re fere nce S ecti o n Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist ................................................................................ E 2 Taking 3D Pictures ...................................

E 2 Re fere nce S ecti o n Reference Section Using Panorama Assist The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction ( E 54) to Off in the setup menu ( A 88) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. * The icon of the last sce...

E 3 Re fere nce S ecti o n 3 Take the next picture. • Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat this process until the necessary number of images has been taken to complete the scene. 4 Press the k button when shootin...

E 4 Re fere nce S ecti o n C Combining Images to Make a Panorama (Panorama Maker 6) • You can transfer images to a computer ( A 76) and use Panorama Maker 6 to join multiple images to make a single panorama. • Install Panorama Maker 6 from the included “ViewNX 2 installer” CD-ROM ( A 73). • After in...

E 6 Re fere nce S ecti o n 3 With the subject aligned with the guide, wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter and capture the second shot. • The camera automatically takes the second picture when it detects that the subject is aligned with the guide. • Shooting is canceled if the su...

E 7 Re fere nce S ecti o n C Notes About Taking 3D Pictures • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography. We recommend shooting still subjects. • 3D images have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and subject is increased. • 3D images may have a less pronounced 3D feel...

E 8 Re fere nce S ecti o n Editing Still Images Editing Features Use the COOLPIX L810 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files ( E 69). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description D-Lighting ( E 10) Create a copy of the current image with enhance...

E 9 Re fere nce S ecti o n C Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. • Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to create them. • When combining the small ...

E 10 Re fere nce S ecti o n I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Press the multi selector H or I to select OK and press the k button. • The original version is displayed on th...

E 11 Re fere nce S ecti o n e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the degree of softening and press the k button. • The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to ...

E 12 Re fere nce S ecti o n g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Create a small copy of the current image. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired copy size and press the k button. 2 Select Yes and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image with a...

E 13 Re fere nce S ecti o n a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 68) enabled. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 29) to zoom in on the image. • To crop an image di...

E 14 Re fere nce S ecti o n C Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around the image, and the small picture icon A is displayed in the l...

E 15 Re fere nce S ecti o n Editing Movies The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the desired movie and pause playback ( A 85). 2 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the I control, and then press the k button. • The movie edit screen is displayed....

E 16 Re fere nce S ecti o n 5 When the settings are finished, press H or I to choose m Save and press the k button. 6 Choose Yes and press the k button. • The edited movie is saved. Ye s N o S a v e O K ? B Notes About Movie Editing • In the following situations, I is not displayed in the controls a...

E 17 Re fere nce S ecti o n Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV to play back images or movies on the TV.If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Co...

E 18 Re fere nce S ecti o n 3 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the TV. • While connected to the TV, the camera monitor w...

E 19 Re fere nce S ecti o n Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 20) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images. Take pictures Select images for printin...

E 20 Re fere nce S ecti o n Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • You can use ...

E 21 Re fere nce S ecti o n 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. • When properly c...

E 22 Re fere nce S ecti o n Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer ( E 20), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button. • To make it easier to select images, rotate the z...

E 23 Re fere nce S ecti o n 4 Select Paper size and press the k button. 5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. 6 Select Start print and press the k button. 7 Printing begins. • Monitor di...

E 24 Re fere nce S ecti o n Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer ( E 20), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. 2 Use the multi selector to select Paper size and pres...

E 26 Re fere nce S ecti o n 5 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete. DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option ( E 35). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start p...

E 27 Re fere nce S ecti o n The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” ( A 62) for information about Image mode . Skin Softening Enable skin softening. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 6). No icon is displa...

E 28 Re fere nce S ecti o n Smile Timer The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected. Blink P...

E 29 Re fere nce S ecti o n The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” ( A 62) for information about Image mode . White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to ad...

E 30 Re fere nce S ecti o n Using Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp wi...

E 31 Re fere nce S ecti o n 4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window. 5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual. • The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No image is saved. P r e s e t m a n u a l C a n c e l M e a s u r e Measuring window B Notes...

E 32 Re fere nce S ecti o n Continuous Shooting Change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector). The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 6). No icon is displayed when Single is selected. Enter A (auto) mode M d button M Continuou...

E 33 Re fere nce S ecti o n ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring...

E 34 Re fere nce S ecti o n Color Options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 6). When Standard color is selected, no icon is displayed. Color tones shown in the monitor during shoot...

E 35 Re fere nce S ecti o n The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” ( E 8) for information about image editing features. a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is...

E 36 Re fere nce S ecti o n 2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. • Images selected for printing are indicated by the check mark icon and the numeral indicat...

E 37 Re fere nce S ecti o n B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer ( F 20) that supports printing of shooting date...

E 38 Re fere nce S ecti o n b Slide Show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to select Start and press the k button. • To change the interval between images, select Frame intvl , select the desired inte...

E 39 Re fere nce S ecti o n d Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. ➝ “The Image Selection Screen” ( E 40) Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memo...

E 40 Re fere nce S ecti o n The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order > Select images ( E 35) • Protect ( E 39) • Rotate image ( E 41) • Copy > Selected images ( E 42) • Welcome s...

E 41 Re fere nce S ecti o n f Rotate Image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen ( E 40). When the Rotate image screen is displayed,...

E 42 Re fere nce S ecti o n h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. • Camera to card : Copy images from internal memory ...

E 43 Re fere nce S ecti o n B Notes About Copying Images • JPEG, MOV, and MPO files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • When copying images for which Print order ( E 35) options are enabled, the pri...

E 44 Re fere nce S ecti o n The Movie Menu Movie Options Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates produce greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. • The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. Variable bitrate (VBR) enco...

E 45 Re fere nce S ecti o n Autofocus Mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Wind Noise Reduction Allows you to reduce wind noise during movie recording. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 6). No icon is displayed when Off ...

E 46 Re fere nce S ecti o n The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Allows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. d button M z tab M Welcome screen M k button Option Description None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying th...

E 47 Re fere nce S ecti o n Time Zone and Date Set the camera clock. d button M z tab M Time zone and date M k button Option Description Date and time Allows you to set the camera’s clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set each item displayed on the screen. • Select an item:...

E 48 Re fere nce S ecti o n Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to select Time zone and press the k button. 2 Select x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. 3 Press K...

E 49 Re fere nce S ecti o n 4 Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone. • If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour. Press I to disable the daylight saving t...

E 50 Re fere nce S ecti o n C Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option. UTC +/– Location UTC +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin –10 Hawaii, Tahiti +2 Athens, Hels...

E 51 Re fere nce S ecti o n Monitor Settings Set the options below. Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor. d button M z tab M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playbac...

E 53 Re fere nce S ecti o n Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing ( E 37). The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor...

E 54 Re fere nce S ecti o n Vibration Reduction Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camer...

E 55 Re fere nce S ecti o n Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 6). When the camera detects camera shake or...

E 56 Re fere nce S ecti o n AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. d button M z tab M AF assist M k button Option Description Auto(default setting) AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the s...

E 57 Re fere nce S ecti o n Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. d button M z tab M Sound settings M k button Option Description Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off . When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, two times when the...

E 58 Re fere nce S ecti o n Auto Off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode to save power ( A 22). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode. d button M z tab M Auto of...

E 59 Re fere nce S ecti o n Format Memory/Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important data to a computer before f...

E 60 Re fere nce S ecti o n Language Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages. d button M z tab M Language M k button Czech Russian Danish Romanian German Finnish (Default setting) Swedish Spanish Vietnamese Greek Turkish French Ukrainian Indonesian Arabic Italian Simplifi...

E 61 Re fere nce S ecti o n TV Settings Adjust settings for connection to a TV. d button M z tab M TV settings M k button Option Description Video mode Select from NTSC and PAL . HDMI Select the HDMI output image resolution from Auto (default setting), 480p , 720p , or 1080i . When Auto is selected,...

E 62 Re fere nce S ecti o n Blink Warning Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection ( A 65) when shooting in the following modes: • G (easy auto) mode • Portrait ( A 36) or Night portrait ( A 37) scene mode d button M z tab M Blink warning M k but...

E 63 Re fere nce S ecti o n The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Function Descr...

E 64 Re fere nce S ecti o n Eye-Fi Upload Set whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to your computer. d button M z tab M Eye-Fi upload M k button Option Description b Enable Images created with this camera will be uploaded to the pre-determin...

E 65 Re fere nce S ecti o n Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Scene Mode d button M z tab M Reset all M k button Option Default value Flash mode ( A 51) Auto Self-timer ( A 55) Off Macro mode ( A 57) Off Exposur...

E 66 Re fere nce S ecti o n Smart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Skin softening ( E 27) On Smile timer ( E 28) On Blink proof ( E 28) Off Option Default value Image mode ( A 62) P 4608×3456 White balance ( E 29) Auto Continuous ( E 32) Single ISO sensitivity (...

E 67 Re fere nce S ecti o n Others • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number ( E 69) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card ( A 31) before selecting...

E 68 Re fere nce S ecti o n Battery Type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level ( A 21), select the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. d button M z tab M Battery type M k button Option Description Alkaline (...

E 69 Re fere nce S ecti o n File and Folder Names Images and movies are assigned file names as follows. • Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by an identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequential number for images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; E 2...

E 70 Re fere nce S ecti o n Optional Accessories 1 When using EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with the camera, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73. Also, do not charge batteries at the same time if they have different amounts of charge remaining ( F 4). EN-MH1 recharg...

E 71 Re fere nce S ecti o n Error Messages Display Cause/Solution A Turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn the camera on. The lens cap may be attached, or a lens error has occurred.Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then turn the camera on again. If the error persists even aft...

F 1 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product ............................................... F 2 The Camera............................................................................................................. F 2 Batteries ..................................

F 2 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions noted in “For Your Safety” ( A viii-xv) when using or storing your camera. B Do Not Subject...

F 3 Te chni cal Note s and In dex B Turn the Camera off Before Removing the Batteries, AC Adapter, or Memory Card Removing the batteries, AC adapter, or memory card while the camera is on could damage the camera or memory card. If removed while the camera is saving or deleting data, data may be lost...

F 4 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in “For Your Safety” ( A viii-xv) before use. B Notes About Using Batteries • Used batteries may overheat. Handle with caution. • Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date. • Do not turn the...

F 5 Te chni cal Note s and In dex B Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries. This is due to the “memory effect,” ...

F 6 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. Approved memory cards ➝ A 15 • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a compu...

F 7 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Storage Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. To prevent mold or malfunction and to ensure long, trouble-free use of the camera, we recommen...

F 8 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution A Camera turns off without warning...

F 10 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Characteristics of Digital Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace th...

F 14 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Playback Issues Problem Cause/Solution A File cannot be played back. • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • The COOLPIX L810 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. – 85 Cann...

F 16 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L810 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 16.1 million Image sensor 1 / 2.3 -in. type CCD; approx. 16.44 million total pixels Lens 26× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.0-104.0mm (angle of view equivalent t...

F 20 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF : Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to b...

F 21 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Index Symbols R .......................................................... E3 g (Tele) .................................................................... 24 f (Wide) ............................................................... 24 i Playback zoom .................

F 22 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Beach Z ................................................................. 38 Best shot selector ............................ 40, E32 Black and white copy n .............................. 40 Black-and-white .............................. 49, E34 Blink proof............

F 25 Te chni cal Note s and In dex Time difference ......................................... E50 Time zone ........................... 17, E47, E50 Time zone and date.............. 16, 88, E47 Tripod socket ........................................... 3, F18 TV ..........................................

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